1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fairthorpe Atom would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Atom | Granada |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |